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Welshlamb
Yearling
United Kingdom
711 Posts |
 Posted - 31/10/2013 : 21:16:53
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Well, I have tried everything substrate I can think of.
Beech Chips, Aspen Shavings, Artificial Grass and Megazorb.
The Chips turned out expensive, Aspen was just messy and the artificial grass hard to clean.
Megazorb worked out the be the most economical and effective and also looks the part. But the last two bags have been very dusty, which is one irritating for me yet alone the fear that its effecting the snakes.
What's the best next thing if there is anything? |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 31/10/2013 : 22:27:22
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I've recently changed to Lignocel and am really pleased with it. It may be more expensive than aspen or Megazorb but, to me, it's worth it. I've used both aspen and Hemcore before. One of my snakes used to have a horrible reaction when he shed. Once he was out of his old skin he'd start juddering and biting himself. It didn't tie into a change to a particular substrate but just seemed to develop. I always used to look forward to seeing my snakes shed but it got to the point where I couldn't watch, it was horrible  . He's had a few sheds since being on the Lignocel but always at night, until last week. He decided to shed one evening and I watched, dreading what would happen. It was so much better. He still went through a few minutes of looking as though he had an electric current pulsing through him but no biting  . So for me Lignocel is a definite success.
People also seem to be happy with Repticard, although it's not something I've used.
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 31/10/2013 : 22:27:30
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| I hear a few people loving Lignocel (sp?), can't comment myself as I use aspen. But it is another option for you to look into |
1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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Charles
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2013 : 10:29:43
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| I use lignocel, although it is a little bit messy like aspen - BUT it doesn't hurt when you tread on it like aspen can lol!! It's much softer and smells nice. I got beech chips once, thought they smelt absolutely foul! We also use orchid bark for our rainbow as she needs it humid - although corns don't want humidity you can use it for them if you dry it out (bit of a faff though, and you do get quite a lot of residue with it so I wouldn't go for it as a first choice). |
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Vince_the_snake
Yearling
United Kingdom
553 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2013 : 10:46:59
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| That's strange, because I quite like the smell of the beech chip I use! |
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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/11/2013 : 16:56:53
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| I use repti card, it's really absorbant and dust free. The snakes seem to like it and I like the look of it |
 
1.0.1 Corns
0.1.0 Dog: springer
1.0.0 Horse
0.4.0 Gerbils
2.2.0 Leopard gecko
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Alternative to Megazorb?
